Whether you’re new to the Gong or have lived here all your life, you’ll be interested to hear that in the last 18 months over 20 new restaurants and bars have opened their doors in Wollongong!Taking a leaf out of Melbourne’s book, local Gongsters are embracing the hidden bars, quirky cafes and indie galleries popping up in Wollongong with open arms.Some of these you may already know and love, but some you may not have heard of before, so here is a quick list of some of our faves you can plan your weekend around!The Little Prince, Bar/ Cafe, Globe…

Making it easier for you to plan your next Wollongong visit + it's pretty!

Welcome to the NEW Wollongong website!We hope you enjoy using it to browse for things to do, places to stay and food to enjoy in the Gong.Aside from the improved design and navigation, our new website has some pretty nifty features to assist you in planning your next visit.The Trip PlannerThe Trip Planner can be accessed via the homepage. This function allows you to add different Wollongong activities, restaurants and accommodation options to a shortlist via the shortlist icon featured on all product listings making it easy for you to gather all of the places you want to visit.Once you have added everything…

Have you ever wanted an up close and personal experience of what goes on at the Port Kembla Steelworks? Well look no further!
Inside Industry offers guided tours of the Port Kembla Steelworks Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30am where you can enjoy a personal sensory experience of the largest and most dynamic concentration of heavy industry in Australia with your own knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Group tours are available by appointment – book yours now! https://bit.ly/2JpRSJf
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Are you up for a Wollongong 5K Colour Frenzy Run?
Grab your white outfit and your friends and head to Stuart Park on Sunday 31st March for the funnest run around.
Register online here: http://bit.ly/2THmOcL
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Darkes Forest Riding Ranch is family owned and operated, set in native bushland north of Wollongong. Whether you’re a jumping on a horse for the very first time or as a seasoned rider you’re sure to have an amazing time.
Their experienced ride leaders and instructors waiting to share their love of horses with you – join them for a Bush trek from $90 – they also offer lessons, day camps and more!
Jump onto their website https://bit.ly/1JMyZE7 for bookings and more information.
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We asked some of our wonderful partners and Wollongong locals what they love most about the region. Here's what they had to say.
Tell us what you love best below!
Video Credit:
Kim Cleary - Producer
Adrian Reinhardt - DOP

Looking to film in the Illawarra, Destination Wollongong would love to hear from you. We can provide support for filming locations, local business contacts and accommodation options. Contact us on 4228 0300 today.

CROWDSEEKER!
Strap yourself in for our new major events sizzle reel. The B2B promotional video showcases the region’s natural assets and outlines the incentives and competitive advantages of hosting events in Wollongong. New footage of Elton John, the historic Wigan tour, Harley Days mountain biking and the Crafted beer and BBQ festival tell a story of where we’ve been and where we’re going. This is a valuable tool in a competitive market. Check it out here.